Frozen legumes (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in frozen legumes (other) was worth $364.9 million in 2024, about 191.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364.9M | 191.6K t |
| 2023 | $350.7M | 188.3K t |
| 2022 | $331.4M | 179.0K t |
| 2021 | $295.5M | 157.7K t |
| 2020 | $294.3M | 153.8K t |
| 2019 | $289.1M | 161.6K t |
| 2018 | $280.4M | 155.9K t |
| 2017 | $266.5M | 149.1K t |
Top frozen legumes (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Thailand. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 106 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $121.2M | 33% |
| Taiwan | $64.8M | 18% |
| Thailand | $34.9M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $19.0M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $15.4M | 4.2% |
| Peru | $13.4M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $12.0M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $9.6M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $9.5M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $8.2M | 2.3% |
| France | $7.5M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $5.9M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (39%), the United States (17%) and France (5%). 178 countries imported it, and the top three take 60% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $141.5M | 39% |
| United States | $60.8M | 17% |
| France | $17.1M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $13.7M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $9.8M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $6.8M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $5.5M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $5.0M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $2.31 per kg and Canada $1.39 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0710.29: Vegetables, leguminous: (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. HS 0710 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most frozen legumes (other)?
China exported $121.2 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (18%) and Thailand (10%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most frozen legumes (other)?
Japan imported $141.5 million in 2024, 39% of world imports, ahead of the United States (17%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 60%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in frozen legumes (other)?
It was worth $364.9 million in 2024, about 191.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 106 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of frozen legumes (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $2.31 per kg and Canada $1.39 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for frozen legumes (other)?
The HS code for frozen legumes (other) is subheading 0710.29, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0710 page.
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